Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

Thomas Nickel

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

01/19/22

So I did this hike and it’s connection to Pyramid and Gothics. We camped on the trails outside the private property where you’re allowed to. And had a great time. This specific portion was super manageable. The connection to Pyramid and Gothics was very difficult though. We saw a lot of cool wildlife like owls, deer, and from the far of distance could swear we saw a bear but not 100% sure on that one. All in all it’s phenomenal area.

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Kyle C

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

12/16/20

This is a nice loop. If you want to extend it you can also backpack in as long as you are off of the private land that is surrounding the actual viewpoint. The picture from the top of the cliff is kind of a classic one.

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Tony Goodwin

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

09/30/20

The driving directions linked to this description need a bit of an update. The road called "Ausable Club Road" is now posted as just "Ausable Rd." Coming from Lake Placid, it is the second and southerly of the two junction of Rt. 73 and Ausable Rd. Coming from the south, it is at the bottom of a long hill on the left. The other landmark is that it is directly across the highway from the Roaring Brook access to Giant Mt. On a buy weekend you will likely have to park on the highway. From the parking area, one walks for 1/2-mile up the road and past a golf course. Just before reaching the large clubhouse, turn left and down between two tennis courts. The entrance station and trail register is 200 yards down this road. This is where the 3.3 mile walk on the Lake Road starts. By now it should be clear that this is private property and that only club members can drive this road or ride the seasonal bus. Likewise, there are no public water or rest room facilities after leaving the parking area.

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Margo Schmiederer

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

06/18/20

This is one of the best hikes in the state. Would highly recommend, although it is a very popular trail because of its beauty.

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Shalee Blackmer

Explorer

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

10/14/19

According to the rangers, on weekends the trailhead parking can fill by 5am. We arrived around 8 and people were parking over a mile away. I had this hike on my list and almost backed out last minute because I expected the lookout to be overcrowded and underwhelming. Although there was a decent crowd at the lookout, there was plenty of space to spread out and hang. The view was even more beautiful than anticipated. SO happy I went forward and hiked it. Easy 10 miler with grand views!

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Michael Martineau

Explorer

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

10/10/17

Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs is probably THE place to visit during the Adirondacks fall foliage. The view is jaw-dropping, which is why it attracts so many people each year. Definitely take the Gill Brook Trail also. Whether it be on the way up or way down. The route includes some beautiful waterfalls.

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Jennifer Poirier

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

03/14/16

The scenic Trail is So amazing!!!! 🦄🦄

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Allie Arnfield

Hike Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs

03/07/16

The ausable lakes have a special place in my heart- one of the reasons Indian head and fish hawk cliffs are one of my favorite easier hikes in the ADKs. Although hiking starts on the lake road, it is a beautiful road, and right below the start of the trail there is a cutoff to a waterfall. The trail is relatively easy, following Benny's brook partway up to Indians head, which has a breathtaking view of upper and lower and the surrounding mountains. Fish hawk cliffs is not much of a walk beyond, and equally as pretty.

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